CPSC

Hide & Seek Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled for Strangulation Hazard

Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirt

Hazard

A drawstring is threaded through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can receive a full refund by returning the sweatshirts to the place of purchase or by mailing the sweatshirts to: Quiksilver Inc., Attention: Consumer Replacements/Recalled Merchandise, 5600 Argosy Circle, Suite 300, Huntington Beach, Calif. 92649. Returns must include the consumer's name, address and telephone number, so Quiksilver can reach them.

Consumer Contact

For more information, contact Quiksilver at (877) 246-7257 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at channels@quiksilver.com

Products

Hide & Seek Hooded Sweatshirts

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Surf and skate shops, specialty and department stores, including Macy's, Nordstrom, Quiksilver and Roxy retail stores and outlets nationwide from November 2005 through January 2006 for about $40.